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22 S moke S ignals AUGUST 1, 2017 68th Jeffers Family Reunion Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017, at Wildcat covered bridge, Highway 126 and Siuslaw River Road (former home of Ira Jeffers). From Eugene, take Highway 126 west toward Mapleton. At approximately mile marker 27.5, turn left on Siuslaw River Road. From Mapleton to Eugene, turn right at approximately mile marker 26.5 on Siuslaw River Road. Look for signs with balloons for your turnoff. Bring lawn chairs and favorite food dish to share. Eat at noon. Call Evelyn Seidel at 503-831-4955 for more information. Walking On... Danny Ray Loomis July 6, 1976 – May 30, 2017 Tribal member Danny Ray Loomis, 40, walked on May 30, 2017, in Florence, Ore. He was born on July 6, 1976, in Lincoln City to Ronald Allen Johnson and Nancy Carol Johnson Norton of Corvallis, Ore. He joins his father, Ronald Allen Johnson. Danny was a very hard worker. He was hands-on when he worked at the Tribe doing carpentry. He enjoyed his family and friends. He is survived by his mother, Nancy Johnson Norton; aunt, Dorothy Shortt, and Betty Dick and Jerry Surber; and sisters and brothers, Willie Johnson and Walter Kircshank of Grand Ronde, Arlene Cloutier of Toledo, Ore., Kathy Kafoury of Alba- ny, Ore., and Melissa Marr of Mill City, Ore.; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. He will be missed lots. LaVonne Cheryl Dorning Dec. 5, 1955 – July 21, 2017 Tribal Elder LaVonne Cheryl Dorning, 61, walked on Friday, July 21, 2017, in Springfield, Ore. She was born on Dec. 5, 1955, in Lake Geneva, Wis., to Beuford Reed and Betty Jeffers Reed. LaVonne enjoyed horseback riding, fishing, camping, walks on the beach and sightseeing in many places. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Dorning. She is survived by her sons, Jerimiah Walker and Jacob Reed; mother, Betty Jeffers Reed; siblings, Lola Gray, Beverly Morgan, Elaine Sihilling, Raelene Cox and Jay Reed; and many nieces and nephews. She will be missed by her family and many friends. No service is planned at this time. Donations can be made to Equine Outreach Horse Rescue in Bend, Ore. Andreason’s Buell Chapel in Springfield cared for the family. , Tribal Council Elections 2017 Christopher G Mercier Websites: Wordpress Blog Dear Tribal Members, I’ve very specific legislative goals to accomplish with one more term. Five Major Goals: www.grandrondepost.wordpress.com YouTube Channel www.youtube/user/cgmercier SoundCloud Profile soundcloud.com/user-751710211 • No More Secrets: Limit the use of Executive Sessions. Declassify everything legally possible. Enable access for Tribal members to government information, reports, audits, and financial data. • Inform our Membership: Diversify our Tribal media beyond just print publications, increase the frequency of publications, and direct reporting from Council to the general membership. • Expand and Enhance the Rights of Members: Refine the General Council Ordinance and process for bringing forward advisory votes, amend our Constitution to increase the rights of Tribal Members, and more. • Focus on Sustainability: Set up and protect real endowments, define core services, and invest in sustainable projects and businesses. Instill sustainability as a government-wide policy. • Enrollment: Reverse adverse impacts of the 1999 amendment. No more split families, equality in enrollment requirements. Paid political ad 1
